2026 Winter Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics: Facts to know - ESPN

All eyes were on France as thousands of the world's top athletes converged on the host city of Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Next up are the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in the United States for the first time since 1996.

Here are key facts about the upcoming Olympic slate.

When are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

The 2026 Winter Games will take place from Feb. 6-22, 2026. The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will be from March 6-15, 2026.

Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

The 2026 Winter Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

How many athletes will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics?

About 2,900 of the world's best athletes will participate in the 2026 Winter Games.

How many new sports will there be at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games. It will feature three events — men's and women's sprints, and a mixed relay.

Skeleton will also feature a mixed team event for the first time in Winter Olympics history, while separate men's and women's doubles events will be held in luge, replacing the open doubles event.

Dual moguls will be added in freestyle skiing for both men and women, while women will get an additional individual large hill ski jumping event.

The alpine skiing mixed team parallel event has been removed. The men and women are set to compete at separate resorts.

Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games will take place at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium — more commonly known as the San Siro — the home of the AC Milan and Inter Milan soccer teams.

Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony?

The Arena of Verona, a Roman